Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.
Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer.
Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.
Follow the live action below as Brighton & Hove Albion face Leicester City today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City
Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, Leicester City Women 0.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City
Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, Leicester City Women 0.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Sophie Howard.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City
Attempt blocked. Saori Takarada (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ruby Mace.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City
Vicky Losada (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City
Attempt missed. Nicole Momiki (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City
Delay in match because of an injury Saori Takarada (Leicester City Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City
Attempt blocked. Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Fran Kirby.
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